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EDGE Signs USD 2.45 Billion Naval Contract with Kuwait Ministry of Defence

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED 9 billion (USD 2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.

UAE Requests Six CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, F-16 Sustainment

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.32 billion.

Saudi Arabia to Receive AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion.

Qatar to Receive 8 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Other Bombs

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.96 billion.

SIPRI: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait Among Top 10 Arms Importers in 2020-2024

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has identified 162 states as importers of major arms in 2020-2024.

Royal Moroccan Air Force Receives First Batch of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has officially received its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing defense modernization efforts.

Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Magazine” for DIMDEX 2026

For the fourth time, the Organisers of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) named Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Magazine”.

IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 Conclude with Total Deals of US$6.85 Billion

On the 5^th day of IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, Tawazun Council announced 15 deals valued at AED 1.43 billion (US$389.65 million) with both local and international companies. This brought the total number of deals signed during the five-day exhibition to 55,

Thales, KNDS France Unveil Land-Based Variant of 40 mm RAPIDFire Naval Defence System

The remotely operated RAPIDFire artillery system was jointly developed by KNDS and Thales. A production contract for 48 units was awarded by the DGA (French Defence Procurement Agency), and the first two systems are now operational aboard the new-generation replenishment ships.

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